I talked with Leupold and they confirmed that as of Jan 1 they are discontinuing the Yosemite Green Ring 6x30 & 8x30 and are introducing the new BX-1 model which will have different specs. Obviously this means that there has been a change in the optical system. There is some confusion over the actual specs as shown on SWFA's website.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-Binoculars-C324.aspx
Leupold said that SWFA leaked the info early. There will be changes to other models as well as can be seen on SWFA Leupold page. Leupold could not explain the difference in close focus, ER, and in particular the screwy exit pupil numbers shown. They said they would email me the info.
SWFA does not have the new BX-1 models in stock and are talking backorders. They still have the old Green Ring 6x30 models in stock at $74.95 plus shipping, but they say they will meet the Eagle optics price if you fill out the low price guarantee form.
Couldnt find the Yosemites on Eagle Optics. Just the pink Camo's and those are $98.00, far above the $74.95 that SWFA.com is listing.
From the SWFA.com Website:
"The item must be in stock and available for purchase...... "
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Do you see it?
Looks like EO dropped them from the website. Looks like you will have to pay somewhere between $81 to $84 - Amazon or SWFA or Ebay.